WWDC 2019: All Apple Announcements from the Annual Conference
The annual Apple event began with the presentation of new products, which turned out to be quite a lot. The developers have presented new software and hardware solutions that will soon be available to users around the world.
iOS 13
One of the expected releases of the presentation was a new mobile platform iOS 13, which this year will be available to the owner of the iPhone. The development of the new operating system was carried out with an emphasis on overall performance improvements. Representatives of the company promise a significant increase in the speed of Face ID, as well as a significant acceleration of the process of launching applications.
As for other important innovations, it is worth noting the appearance in iOS 13 of a full-fledged night mode, an updated built-in touch keyboard, as well as the integration of a large number of innovations related to privacy. Some applications have undergone serious processing, which have become more convenient and functional. Photo and video editing tools have been added, as well as many other changes.
Watch 6
new software platform for smart watches received a lot of interesting features. The developers have added a set of watch faces, as well as full support for the App Store web store.
In the presented OS, the development of functions aimed at fixing user activity continued. There are applications optimized for wearable devices and do not require separate installation on a paired iPhone.
macos catalina
One of the most important innovations macOS 10.15 Catalina is the integration of iPad application support. At Apple's presentation, only three applications were shown that will appear on macOS, but their list will expand in the future.
Another highlight was the introduction of three separate apps for listening to music, podcasts and watching TV. These software solutions will replace the legacy iTunes app.
iPadOS
Major update software platform for tablets, the iPad is said to be better at multitasking, support split-screen functionality, and have other features. In addition, the home screen with widgets has been significantly redesigned.
Separately, it is worth noting that the software platform is an independent operating system, and not a product that has been ported from smartphones. Applications have been optimized and new features have been added.
TvOS 13
New version television platform Apple received a number of functions, among which support for the controllers of the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One game consoles should be highlighted. This update will become relevant when the Arcade gaming platform is launched.
The tvOS 13 platform received support for a multi-user mode, which will allow all family members to receive individual recommendations, as well as have their own lists of favorites.
Mac Pro
New Mac Pro became the most productive computer in the history of Apple. It is ideal for 8K image and video processing. The developers were able to solve one of the main problems faced by the owners of the previous version of the device. We are talking about the possibility of changing the configuration of hardware components. The new Mac Pro is housed in a rectangular aluminum chassis that vaguely resembles the original Mac Pro from 2006. This means that the user will be able to improve the performance of Mac Pro according to their own needs.
Pro Display HDR
32-inch Retina display announced Pro Display HDR, which supports 6K resolution. It will be an excellent solution for professional photographers and video editors who need to process images and videos of the highest quality. Along with the monitor, a special stand was presented, which will be sold separately.